Nils Turesson Bielke
Nils Turesson Bielke (5 November 1569 – 17 December 1639) was a Swedish statesman, member of the privy council, son of Ture Pedersson Bielke.
Baron Nils Turesson Bielke | |
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| Swedish Estonia | |
| In office 1605–1605 | |
| Preceded by | Moritz Stensson Leijonhufvud |
| Succeeded by | Axel Nilsson Ryning |
| Governor-General of Finland of the Swedish Empire | |
| In office 1623–1631 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Oxenstierna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1569 Hörningsholm, Sweden |
| Died | 17 December 1639 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | Ingeborg Oxenstierna |
| Children | Ture Bielke, Sigrid Bielke, Christina Bielke, Carin Bielke, Gustaf Bielke, Svante Bielke, Brita Bielke, Sten Bielke, |
| Occupation | Statesman |
Career
Nils Turesson Bielke was an ardent supporter of Duke Carl which rewarded his fidelity in 1602 when he became Kansliråd, deputy director of the kingdom; in 1605 he became governor of Tallinn and its province, in 1606 member of privy council and in 1608 judge. In addition, both he and his brother Svante Turesson Bielke were raised to rank of barons.
Treaty of Knäred
He was a Swedish delegate at the peace negotiations which preceded the peace of Knäred in the 1613 after the Kalmar War.
Judge
In 1614 he became assessor of Svea Court of Appeal, based in Stockholm. In 1623 first president of Turku Appellate court and governor of Finland
Personal life
In the 1605 Nils Turesson Bielke married Ingeborg Oxenstierna, they had eight sons:
- Ture Bielke (1606-1648)
- Sigrid Bielke (1607-1634) married count Åke Henriksson Tottiga (1598-1640)
- Christina Bielke (1609-1609)
- Carin Bielke (1612-1694) married in 1641 Axel Banériga (1594-1642)
- Gustaf Bielke (1618-1661)
- Svante Bileke (1620-1645)
- Brita Bielke (- -1669) married in Stockholm Gustaf Banériga (1618-1689)
- Sten Bielke
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